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Bill 32/Privacy (PIPA) Training

Jul 4, 2023 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
These 1-hour ONLINE Lunch & Learn is designed to assist Alberta Locals in ensuring their compliance with government legislation before the August 1st deadline.  

Local Treasurers and Executive Members are welcome to this quick requirement refresher. 

LET - Financial Essentials

Jul 6, 2023 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | English
This workshop is for all members in an elected position within the local union. Whether you are a trustee or a member of the executive, learning about the basics of the local union’s finances is a priority. In this workshop, you will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

NOTE: This workshop is a pre-requisite for Secretary-Treasurers and Trustees wishing to take LET - Financial Officers.

Bargaining Workshops

July 6 - 7, 2023 | Bobby Orr Community Centre, Parry Sound, Ontario | English
BARG-Mobilizing for Bargaining and At the Table

Cancelled: LET - Recording Secretaries

July 6 - 7, 2023 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
Recording Secretaries play a vital role in keeping local unions strong.
Learn how to:
• take clear and accurate meeting minutes;
• organize files;
• process and write correspondence; and
• communicate effectively with members.

NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws, sample meeting notices, sample membership meeting minutes and a laptop or tablet (if you have one) to the workshop.

LET - Financial Officers

Jul 7, 2023 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances.

Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the membership and the trustees.

Trustees will learn how to properly perform an audit of the local union's books, accounts, properties, and assets. At the end of this workshop, Trustees will be able to make recommendations to the local union to improve the local union's financial health.

NOTE: Please bring a laptop, if possible.

Introduction to Stewarding (OLS)

Jul 10, 2023 | Online, British Columbia | English
Introduction to Stewarding (OLS)

Part 1 (OLS) - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (PACIFIC)
Part 2 (OLS) - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (PACIFIC)

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

Jul 11, 2023 | Revelstoke, British Columbia | English
In this workshop, the local executive:
• analyzes the internal and external factors that impact bargaining;
• sets goals for bargaining;
• prepares a work plan to steer them through the bargaining process.

NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.

Anti-Harassment and Bystander Training (OLS)

Jul 13, 2023 | Online, British Columbia | English
When we are disrespected in our union, or when harm, harassment, and discrimination happen we are unsafe. We would not accept it from our supervisors and managers at work, and it is not ok in our union space. When we witness others being harmed, oppressed or injured, we can intervene in safe and effective ways before, during, or after a harassing or violent situation.

In this 3-hours workshop, learn and practice how to intervene.

BARG - How Bargaining Works

Jul 14, 2023 | Maple Creek, Saskatchewan | English
This module can be added to other parts of the Bargaining Education Program. It covers the legal framework for collective bargaining and where we get our power as a union.

BARG - How Bargaining Works

Jul 17, 2023 | ONLINE, Saskatchewan | English
This module can be added to other parts of the Bargaining Education Program. It covers the legal framework for collective bargaining and where we get our power as a union.

Introduction to Allyship (OLS)

Jul 24, 2023 | Online, British Columbia | English
Participants will learn how to build a practice of allyship in their personal lives as well as in their locals, workplaces and communities. Learners will explore definitions, principles and applications of good allyship, and discuss related topics like white supremacy, privilege, comfort zones and strategies for collective action.

Cancelled: BARG - Strike Preparation (OLS)

Jul 26, 2023 | Prince Albert Area Office, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This online workshop covers the basics of a well-run strike: administration, finance / strike pay, communications and picketing coordination.

NOTE: This workshop is for a local Strike Committee.

BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

Jul 27, 2023 | Online, British Columbia | English
In this online workshop, you will learn about:
• the bargaining process;
• the legal framework for bargaining;
• what to expect on the first day of bargaining;
• bargaining table basics;
• consensus decision-making; and
• staying strategic.

NOTE: This workshop is intended for members of a Bargaining Committee.

Introduction to Stewarding

Jul 27, 2023 | CUPE Local 101, London, Ontario | English
What does a CUPE steward do? If you are a new steward and want to learn how to help CUPE members solve workplace problems, this introductory workshop is for you!

In this workshop, you will learn:
• investigating workplace problems;
• filing a grievance;
• meeting with management;
• dealing with workplace complaints.

NOTE: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

Jul 28, 2023 | CUPE Local 101, London, Ontario | English
This course serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as:
• Identification of hazards;
• Hierarchy of controls;
• The basic role of health and safety committees;
• Basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: See more Health and Safety courses in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

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